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This issue of the Australasian also includes
- advertisements for a range of classical and popular sheet music; publications on French language and pronunciation, agriculture in New Zealand, geology, medicine, horse racing, sport, domestic science, public speaking, etiquette and cordial making; and a dictionary of the Scottish language (p. 130)
- the text of a sermon preached by the Rev'd C. H. Spurgeon at the Music Hall, Royal Surrey Gardens, London (pp. 132, 157)
- miscellaneous pars (p. 135)
Contents
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All the Books Advertised by Charles Muskett,
single work
advertisement
(p. 130)
An advertisement for bookseller Charles Muskett stating that all advertised books are sent post free 'on receipt of stamps'.
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Dwight's Catalogue : 4,800 Lots,
single work
advertisement
(p. 130)
An advertisement for Dwight's catalogue containing 4,800 lots 'forming the best miscellaneous collections, new and secondhand, hitherto published in Australia'.
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Edgar Allan Poe's Poetical Works,
single work
advertisement
(p. 130)
An advertisement for the 'complete colonial edition' of Edgar Allan Poe's poetical works, available from Charles Muskett, 78 Bourke-street east.
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London Miscellany,
single work
advertisement
(p. 130)
An advertisement for parts 4-8 of London Miscellany, available from Charles Muskett, bookseller.
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Did He Take the Prince to Ride?,
single work
prose
(p. 133-135)
During a royal tour of America, Prince Alfred, incognito, spends a day visiting different classes of society and various industries. At the conclusion of the visits, the prince solves a number conundrums facing those whose homes he visited.
- After the Buriali"Yes, Faith is a goodly anchor,", single work poetry (p. 135)
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Verses by Mr. Disraeli
On the Portrait of the Lady Mahoni"'Fair Lady! thee the pencil of Vandyke",
single work
poetry
(p. 135)
Note: With title: Verses by Mr. Disraeli
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The Rock Ahead,
single work
review
— Review of The Rock Ahead : A Novel 1868 single work novel ; (p. 136) -
Tennyson's 'Lucretius',
single work
review
— Review of Lucretius 1868 single work poetry ; (p. 136) -
About Town,
single work
prose
(p. 145)
'Lounger' reflects on recent political and social events, with a particular focus on the Victorian elections.
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The Theatres, &c.,
single work
column
(p. 146)
Jaques offers a detailed assessment of the prospects for a re-opened Duke of Edinburgh Theatre (under new management) and notes that the first production, on 1 August 1868, will be Dion Boucicault's comedy London Assurance.
Jaques also comments on productions at other Melbourne theatres and concert halls.
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East Collingwood Mechanics' Institute,
single work
column
(p. 148)
A detailed report on the opening of the East Collingwood Mechanics' Institute including the text of the speech delivered by the 'burgess of Collingwood', Mr James Smith (who was also the parliamentary librarian).
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Spurgeon's Sermons,
single work
advertisement
(p. 157)
An advertisement for Charles Haddon Spurgeon's sermons 'in large quantities', available from Buzzard, Melbourne.
- Nicoll's Alphabeti"A stands for Artists of skill and repute,", single work poetry (p. 157)
